Exanthem vs. Enanthem — What's the Difference?

An exanthem is a widespread rash occurring on the outside of the body and usually occurring in children. An exanthem can be caused by toxins, drugs, or microorganisms, or can result from autoimmune disease.

Enanthem or enanthema is a rash (small spots) on the mucous membranes. It is characteristic of patients with viral infections causing hand foot and mouth disease, measles, and sometimes chicken pox, or COVID-19.

A skin eruption accompanying certain infectious diseases.

(pathology) A lesion of the mucous membrane (especially of the mouth)

A disease, such as measles or scarlet fever, accompanied by a skin eruption.

Eruption on a mucous membrane (as the inside of the mouth) occurring as a symptom of a disease

A widespread rash usually occurring in children.

Same as Exanthema.

Eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease